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Supply Chain Specialist (Bedford)
Supply Chain Specialist (Bedford)Pragmatic Resource LLC • Bedford, MA, US
Supply Chain Specialist (Bedford)

Supply Chain Specialist (Bedford)

Pragmatic Resource LLC • Bedford, MA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist Medical Devices

📍 Bedford, Massachusetts / Onsite | Full-Time

About the company

Youll join a high-growth medical device company with recent FDA clearance , now ready to transition from R&D to full-scale commercial manufacturing. This is your chance to help build what matters supporting teams developing life-changing products under real-world regulatory requirements.

What your impact will be

As a central node in the supply chain function, youll :

  • Own purchasing and planning of components, raw materials, and services to support manufacturing, engineering, and clinical operations
  • Ensure supply continuity by managing supplier relationships, performance metrics, and risk mitigation
  • Translate demand forecasts and production schedules into accurate material sourcing plans
  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts, discounts, and delivery terms to optimize cost, quality, and reliability
  • Maintain and improve planning data and processes within ERP / MRP systems
  • Partner cross-functionally (quality, regulatory, manufacturing, R&D) to align on product launches, change control, and compliance
  • Monitor key metrics (inventory turns, supplier scorecards, cost variance, shortage risks) and drive continuous improvements
  • Participate in supply chain initiatives e.g. new supplier development, lean practices, demand planning enhancements

What were looking for

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in procurement, material planning, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
  • Fluency with MRP / ERP systems; familiarity with planning modules, purchase order flows, and reporting
  • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Results-driven, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities
  • Experience dealing with dynamic, fast-paced environments, with shifting priorities

    • Bonus / nice-to-haves

  • Experience working in the medical device, biotech, or regulated manufacturing industry
  • Familiarity with FDA, ISO, or QMS-driven environments
  • Experience using QAD or similar ERP platforms
  • Track record of improving supplier performance, cost savings, or process optimization

    • Why this role stands out

  • Youll be working in a company that already has FDA clearance , advancing from development to commercial scale
  • Youll directly shape supply chain strategy in a regulated environment its not just buy and deliver, its a mission-critical operation
  • Youll collaborate cross-functionally with high-impact teams (R&D, quality, regulatory, operations)
  • Youll have autonomy and opportunity to drive process improvements and scale systems
  • Its a chance to build experience in medtech / highly regulated manufacturing a rare credential

    • If you have strong supply chain acumen, enjoy operating in high-stakes environments, and want a role where your contributions matter, lets talk.

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